Just a seasonal reminder for beekeepers concerning American Foul Brood (AFB). We have been advised to direct you to the National Bee Unit (NBU) factsheet 'Apiary Hygiene and Quarantine', plus ‘Foulbrood Disease of Honey Bees and other common brood disorders’. These are available on Beebase at: http://www.nationalbeeunit.com/index.cfm?pageid=167 All beekeepers have a duty to keep healthy, disease … Continue reading AFB warning
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A brand new booklet to planting for pollinators has been released and it is brimful of great ideas and top tips. Botanic Garden's science team has provided expert advice for a booklet detailing some of the top plants for pollinators to guide growers on what to plant throughout the year. There are also tips on … Continue reading Bee Friendly
Webinar on Colony Nutrition
Colony Nutrition - Pete Sutcliffe Join us for a webinar on Jan 20, 2022 at 7:30 PM GMT. Register now! We have a huge network of supermarkets and supply chains, but the poor honeybee relies on (apart from water) just two relatively simple natural products - nectar – a variable solution of sugars – and … Continue reading Webinar on Colony Nutrition
Starvation Risk Warning!
Just to advise beekeepers everywhere to check their bees for stores (especially nucs), due to the bees activity during this unusually mild spell. So give your hives a heft and if needed, give them some fondant or candy (not liquid feed!).
Webinar – Preparing for successful spring build up -Thursday 14 October at 7.30pm
We expect this to be another popular event so suggest that those wishing to join register early to secure a place. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/385055986130971662 Preparing for successful spring build up - Marin Anastasov, Master Beekeeper, NDB As the seasons go from autumn to winter, and from winter to spring, the colony undergoes significant changes in the … Continue reading Webinar – Preparing for successful spring build up -Thursday 14 October at 7.30pm
